What happy, successful, optimistic people do

posted Apr 16, 2017, 8:15 PM by Ann Lee

What happy, successful, optimistic people know about life: that
we will all experience good times and bad times, that we will all have
sad days and happy moments, that nothing in life is permanent, and that
our success and happiness depends on our ability to ride these waves of
change with composure.

You can't stop life from throwing stuff at you. You can't stop the
unexpected from interfering with your goals and dreams. But you can
choose how to respond. You can always choose to shift to a healthier
state of mind when unwanted things happen. People who are happy,
successful and optimistic know that, no matter what happens, life still
goes on and they can choose to focus on things that empower them. They
refuse to give up their right to enjoy life. And guess what? So can you.

A power shift in focus, even if only for a very few moments, can have
a profound effect on how you cope with any challenge and help you
understand the great duality of life. In other words, you can't know
true peace until you've experienced chaos. You can't know joy unless
you've felt pain. Conversely, no matter how many tears may fall, there
is still room for a smile, and even laughter. You must experience one
end of the emotional spectrum to fully appreciate the other. A power
shift in focus is a skill that nourishes your soul and significantly
changes how you view life. It can be improved with practice and is a key
to creating a happy life for yourself.

So practice a power shift in focus. Temporarily step away from those
moments that are bringing you down and focus on aspects of yourself that
lift you up. Bless the things that life has given you, rather than
cursing what you are lacking. And always find the laughter during tough
times. This is what happy, successful, optimistic people know and do.